Synergis Cloud Link RS-485 communication channels - Synergis Cloud Link

Synergis™ Cloud Link Hardware Installation Guide

Applies to
Synergis Cloud Link
Last updated
2023-03-23
Content type
Guides > Installation guides
Language
English
Product
Synergis™ Cloud Link
Version
3.0
2.1
2.0

Synergis™ Cloud Link appliance has four on-board RS-485 communication channels for connecting I/O interface modules or card readers.

Consider the following when designing your system:

  • The number of modules you can connect to each RS-485 channel depends on the type of interface modules you are installing.
  • You can continue the RS-485 data daisy chain to interface modules outside enclosure.
  • RS-485 readers must be powered directly from a separate power source.

RS-485 connector pinout:

Pin Description
+ RS-485 D+ (A)
- RS-485 D- (B)
S Cable shield (GND)

RS-485 termination DIP switches

When you start an RS-485 bus from the Synergis Cloud Link appliance for module or OSDP reader communication, you must set the associated termination DIP switch on the appliance to ON.

NOTE: You must set the termination jumper or add a 120 Ohm resistor on the last connected module or OSDP reader on the RS-485 bus.

In the following example, card readers are connected to two RS-485 communication channels. The corresponding termination DIP switches are set to ON

Card readers connected to Synergis Cloud Link RS-485 ports.